Picture of Ganhdi

Hinduism

The religion is Hinduism.
It was founded 5,000 years ago
The Religious leader is Ganhdi.
Their place of worship is in temples.

Region

The religion started in India. 13% of the world is Hindu. Its one of the oldest religions in the world.
It's mainly practice in India and Nepal, but is also practice in other parts of the world.

Main Beliefs

They believe in a cycle of endless life if one's self ignores true nature.
Women usually conduct a puja.
This is when they offer raw rice, flowers, fruits, incense and other items to a certain god.

Gods

There are about 27 different gods and goddesses
Some are..
Brahma- Creator
Vishnu- Sustainer
Shiva- Destroyer
Saraswati- Knowledge

Sacred Writings

The Four Vedas.
They contain hymns, rituals, and incantations. They are ancient writings.
No one knows who wrote them.

Practices

They worship to a certain statue of one of their gods.
Most meditate and others pray inside their homes.

Festivals

Makara Sankranti- The celebration of the sun's journey.
Vasant Panchami- Festival of kites. They fly kites.
Holi- it celebrates the onset of spring. They celebrate with throwing color powder and water at each other.
Davil- Hindu new year.

Symbols

They represent art, sacred objects and rituals.
Some are..
Aum
Bindi
Linga
Lotus
Pratick
Swastika
Tilak
Tishula
Yantra

The Aum